Obituaries

Mar 29, 2019

Diana Lynne Buhler "Tennesse" received her wings at 1:30 a.m. on Friday, March 29, 2019. Diana was born on June 4, 1962 daughter of Earl and Lorraine Buhler of Lebanon, Tennessee.

Diana graduated from Lebanon High School in 1981, and was an accomplished saxaphone player for the Blue Devils band. She had fond memories of playing recreational...

Mar 26, 2019

Marguerite Aleane (Dirr) Smith, 99, stepped into Glory Tuesday, March 26, 2019, at the Peabody Retirement Community in North Manchester, IN where she had been living since 2014. She previously had lived her whole life in Garrett, IN.

She was born on November 26, 1919 to James J. and Clara B. Dirr of Garrett.  She graduated from...

Mar 23, 2019

Kenneth P. Sliger age 87 of Ft. Wayne, IN and formerly of Garrett, IN died Saturday, March 23, 2019 at Parkview Regional Medical Center – Ft. Wayne, IN.  Kenneth was born October 29, 1931 in Garrett, IN to Karl W. and Clara (Miller) Sliger. He married Reba E. Knapp on August 26, 1961 in Garrett, IN. He worked as...

Mar 19, 2019

Alan L. Wiechart age 81 of Garrett, IN died Tuesday, March 19, 2019 at Parkview Regional Medical Center – Ft. Wayne, IN. Alan was born August 14, 1937 in Lima, OH to Cletus and Margaret (Harter) Wiechart.

Alan married Connie K. (Tuttle) Yarian on March 10, 2001 in Garrett. Alan was a utility driver at B.F. Goodrich...

Mar 17, 2019

William L. Molargik age 94 of Corunna, IN died Sunday March 17, 2019 at Parkview Regional Medical Center – Ft. Wayne, IN. William was born August 18, 1924 in LaOtto, IN to Frank and Frances (Ludwig) Molargik. He married Regina Antoszkiewicz on September 14, 1963 in Bronson, MI.

William was a brick layer and farmer

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Mar 4, 2019

Dora June Chittenden, age 89 of Fort Wayne, IN died Monday, March 4, 2019 at Kingston Care – Ft. Wayne, IN. Dora June was born December 11, 1929 in Garrett, IN to John A. and Lenora M. (Osborne) Chittenden.

Dora June is survived by her nieces and nephews: Brian (Darcy) Chittenden, Bryan, OH; Michael (Nancy) Chittenden, Garrett,...

Feb 20, 2019

Ricky L. Graham age 57 of Pleasant Lake and formerly of Garrett, IN died Wednesday, February 20, 2019 at the Laurels of DeKalb – Butler, IN. Ricky was born April 20, 1961 in Auburn, IN to Richard P. Graham Sr. and Berniece (Diehm) Graham. Ricky was a master mechanic at Yoder Ford for many years.

Ricky is...

Feb 16, 2019

On Saturday, February 16, Henning Sorensen, loving husband and father, died at

the age of 91.  Henning was born on April 15, 1927 in Denmark to Jens and Kirstine

Sorensen. The oldest of three children, the family included his brother Erling and

sister Lis. Henning worked on the family farm in Paarup for...

Feb 14, 2019

Ferdinand H.P. Thurman Jr., age 52 of Ft. Wayne and formerly of Garrett, IN died Thursday, February 14, 2019 at his residence. He was born September 3, 1966 in Auburn, IN to Ferdinand "Ferd" H.P. Thurman Sr.  and Beverly Joan (Fike) Thurman. He worked in the family's rubber factory in Garrett and was recently doing home remodeling. He was...

Feb 11, 2019

Donald Eugene Smith died on February 11, 2019, at the age of 88 at his home in Garrett, Indiana, surrounded by his family. Don was born in Henry County, Indiana, to Howard and Helen Smith. Both parents died when he was young, and he was raised in a farming family by his grandparents, John and Bertha Smith.

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Feb 9, 2019

Ilien Mae Tarlton age 91 of Hudson, IN and formerly of Garrett, IN died Saturday, February 9, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. Ilien was born January 30, 1928 in Garrett, IN to Louis C. and Marguerite (Gregory) Bloom. She married Calvin Lee Tarlton on July 29, 1950 in Garrett, IN and he died January 24, 2006. Ilien was...

Feb 8, 2019

Richard "Dick" Wayne Kruger age 85 of Auburn, IN and formerly of Garrett died Friday, February 8, 2019 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born January 11, 1934 in Garrett, IN to Charles E. and Theresa (Crary) Kruger. He married Thelma C. Bartels on October 26, 1952 in Garrett, IN. Dick was a lifetime meat...

Jan 31, 2019

Eva Jean Reffner age 97 of Findlay, OH and formerly of Garrett, IN was called home on Thursday morning , January 31, 2019 at Blanchard Valley Hospital – Findlay, OH. Eva was born on November 17, 1921 in Garrett, IN to Arthur K and Nell (Pool) Hickman. On August 5, 1950, she married Robert Glenwood Reffner. He has been...

Jan 23, 2019

Garrett - Tanner Boone-Bryant Smith, 5 years old, passed away at his home outside of Garrett on Wednesday Jan 23, 2019.  Tanner was born on May 15, 2013 in Auburn to WIlliam "Bud" Smith and Kayla Hall, who survive.  He was a remarkable child who's smile was infectious.  Rarely sad, Tanner loved unconditionally.  In addition to his parents, he...

Jan 12, 2019

Richard J. Swert age 87 of Garrett, IN died at 3:35 p.m. Saturday, January 12, 2019 at Parkview Hospital - Ft. Wayne, IN. Richard is survived by 6 children and several Grandchildren. As per his wishes - no services will be held.

Dec 28, 2018

James M. Haynes age 81 of Garrett, IN died Friday, December 28, 2018 at Miller's Merry Manor – Garrett, IN. Jim was born March 17, 1937 in Garrett, IN to George Herber and Ida M. (Yarde) Haynes.

Jim married Joy E. Stump on August 11, 1963 in North Liberty, IN and she died September 21, 1989. He...

Dec 20, 2018

Irma M. Kees age 95 of Garrett, IN died Thursday, December 20, 2018 at Miller's Merry Manor – Garrett, IN. Irma was born September 27, 1923 in Fort Wayne, IN to Ernest H. and Joyce E. (Rennecker) Hutton. She married Willard D. "Bud" Kees on October 4, 1941 in DeKalb County and he died November 8, 1987. Irma was...

Dec 17, 2018

Rodney W. Dunham age 88 of Berne, IN and formerly of Garrett, IN died at 1:00 a.m. Monday, December 17, 2018 at Swiss Village Nursing Care, Berne, IN. Rodney was born February 10, 1930 in Rock Island, IL to David W. and Flora (Kromminga) Dunham. Rodney was a 1952 graduate of Purdue University. He married Phyllis J. Rosell on...

Dec 8, 2018

Paul Greg Grube age 62 of Fort Wayne, IN died Saturday, December 8, 2018 at Parkview Hospital – Parkview Supportive Care. Paul was born October 25, 1956 in Fort Wayne, IN to Buddy Paul and Jane (Schulthess) Grube. He married Cheryl A. Bauman on December 2, 1983 in Auburn, IN. Paul worked on the assembly line at Dana –...

Dec 3, 2018

Eugene B. Vorndran Jr. age 66 of Garrett, IN died Monday, December 3, 2018 at his Home surrounded by his loving family. He was born May 1, 1952 in Fort Lee, VA. to Eugene B. Vorndran Sr. and Jeannette (Gunter) Vorndran. He married Eleanore "Ellie" M. Jetmore on December 2, 1972 in Churubusco, IN. They just celebrated their 46th...